“I imagine floating up, rising with my red balloon, and meeting my angel brother above the bright crescent moon.” Isaac is celebrating his seventh birthday in Heaven, and his older brother is missing his sweet angel. Based on a true story, Isaac’s older brother uses rhythmic rhyme to artfully portray his thoughts and emotions. Isaac’s brother shares examples of how he copes with the grief of his baby brother dying. The beautiful illustrations bring to life the tender heart of the character. Isaac’s Red Balloon will help children and adults talk about their feelings and inspire them to find unique ways to connect with the special ones they have lost. Isaac’s Red Balloon is a heartwarming story about hope, family, and a love that never dies. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Through beautiful imagery and tender vulnerability, this book captures the love, pain and joy of remembering a lost sibling. Perfect for any child who has experienced a death, Isaac's Red Balloon is a wonderful catalyst for difficult yet essential conversations. Through gorgeous illustrations and lyrical prose, this story is soothing and honest and profound. Death and loss are such scary and intangible concepts for children. Creating a safe space for talking and sharing their wide range of emotions helps children to process their feelings and journey towards healing. I highly recommend this book for anyone who needs to connect with a child who is grieving."Patricia Chambers, MDVP/Chief Medical OfficerNiswonger Children's Hospital/Ballad Health-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------"Isaac's Red Balloon is a beautiful story that addresses grief with young children. This book is a great place to start if you're looking for ways to discuss loss with your child. Asha does an amazing job of capturing the innocence of a child's heart when dealing with the trauma of grief and loss.As a school counselor, I would highly recommend this book for children and families who are dealing with the death of a loved one."Selina Abraham, MA, LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor)